Stanford coach David Shaw, left, celebrates with his team after a 27-24 win over UCLA in the Pac-12 championship game. The Cardinal (11-2) will play the winner of the Big Ten title game between Nebraska and Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Open lane

UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley scores on a 5-yard touchdown run against Stanford. The Bruins came up short against the Cardinal and lost for the second time in seven days to Stanford. (Tony Avelar/AP)

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Tackle sandwich

UCLA tight end Joseph Fauria is brought down after a reception against Stanford. The Bruins lost their last two games to Stanford and are 9-4 as they await a bowl invite. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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Big takedown

Kent State wide receiver Eric Adeyemi is upended by Northern Illinois' Giorgio Bowers during the third quarter of the Mid-American Conference championship game. The Golden Flashes fell in double overtime, 44-37. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

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Victory celebration

Northern Illinois quarterback Jordan Lynch jumps onto teammate Jason Schepler after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime. Kent State would throw an interception on its possession in the second overtime to lose, 44-37. (Carlos Osorio/AP)

Oklahoma's Caleb Gastelum (45) and teammates salute with fans in the stands after defeating TCU, 24-17. The win along with Kansas State's victory made the Sooners and Wildcats co-champions of the Big 12. (Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) leaps over a Georgia defender during the first half. The Tide won 32-28 and gained 350 rushing yards in the victory. Alabama will get the chance to defend the national title against Notre Dame. (David Goldman/AP)

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Georgia heartbreak

Georgia offensive lineman Kenarious Gates is dejected as the confetti falls after their 32-28 loss to Alabama in the SEC Championship. The Bulldogs came up a few yards short in the end. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/AP)

Florida State's Karlos Williams (9) celebrates his interception of a Georgia Tech pass with Everett Dawkins (93) and Vince Williams (11) during the second half of the ACC Championship. Florida State won the game, 21-15, and will be heading for the Orange Bowl. (Chuck Burton/AP)